It seems like when we Chicagoans compare our Chinatown to those in other cities, we have a need to reluctantly add "it's not that large" or "it's not that major".
Is that assessment realistic at a time when Chinatown's precious real estate is constantly under residential redevelopment, the neighborhood longs since has broken its boundaries and headed south into Bridgeport, parking is virtually impossible to find, new and exciting projects are announced, and China itself has taken a huge interest in Chicago.
Look, I'm not saying our Chinatown is on par with SF, LA, NY. But in the US, ours would still have to be listed among the true major league Chinatowns today and in the future, even more so.
Should we be seeing Chinatown in a different light today?> |
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